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What you'll study

BSc (Hons)

First year

Your first year covers many fundamental aspects of computer science. You learn through lectures, small group tutorials and practical laboratory sessions.

Core modules

Computer Systems

Quantitative Methods for Computing

Faculty Interdisciplinary Challenge Module

Software Engineering and HCI

Optional modules

Programming 1

Programming Paradigms

Programming 2

Software Project-Based Learning

Second year

In your second year, you specialise more in the area of information systems development. There is a greater focus on practical software development, with more time spent developing in the computer labs and a greater focus on coursework-based assessment. There are also more opportunities for team work, which plays an important part in significant pieces of coursework.

Core modules

Systems Analysis Design and Process

Information Systems and Web Technologies

E-Commerce and E-Business

Database Techniques

Networking and User Interface Design

Optional modules

Global Challenge Module

Agile Software Development

Final year

Year 3 provides you with the opportunity to work on specialist areas including: databases; computer systems infrastructure and management; data mining and decision systems; software project management; starting and managing a high-tech business. You will also undertake an individual information systems dissertation project. Previous examples include student timetable management systems, e-commerce websites, financial planning tools, dinner party helpers, and stock control management systems.

The specific knowledge required of an information systems professional depends on the nature of the business. With this in mind, the course has been designed to provide significant optionality within all years – enabling you to focus on the particular aspects of the discipline that will be of most relevance in your chosen career.

Core modules

Honours Stage Project

Starting and Managing a High-Tech Business

Computer Systems Infrastructure and Management

Optional modules

Communicating & Teaching Computing

Data Mining and Decision Systems

Visualization

BSc (Hons) with an Industrial Placement

You complete a paid, year-long work placement in Year 3, gaining valuable experience by applying the skills you have already acquired in Years 1 and 2 to the workplace. You will spend at least 30 weeks working full-time in an industrial placement of your choosing. The placement may require you to submit written reports, a presentation, and a diary of your activities and achievements.

BSc (Hons) with a Modern Language

Fees and funding

UK/EU: £9,250

Overseas: £15,300

Foundation Year:

Home/EU students: £6,165

Overseas: £10,650

More information on fees can be found in the Money section of the website.

*Please note, fees for 2018/19 have not yet been confirmed, and may increase.

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Where you'll study

Hull Campus

About the course

This course offers a rewarding combination of computer systems and software implementation for people who want to master the latest in computer technology. We will give you a solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and teach you about the technology behind a range of commercial and enterprise solutions. We cover everything from wearables to large-scale server farms. You will learn how to analyse problems and apply your knowledge to create solutions that will add value to existing businesses or even launch new ones. Along the way, you will gain experience with cutting-edge techniques and commercial perspectives.

There are four course options available for studying Computing at Hull. The foundation year is ideal for students who do not have the academic background for direct entry on to the degree. There is a three-year study option and two four-year course options for students who choose to boost their employability through an industrial placement or studying abroad for a year at one of our partner institutions.

The skills you learn will make you highly sought after by high-tech businesses and start-up companies alike. Alternatively, with our direct links to start-up incubators, you will be well placed to start your own successful business. We offer the opportunity to gain in-depth industrial experience through Seed Software, our in-house software development company. Our degrees are accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meaning you gain full exemption from the BCS’s Professional Examination as well as partial Chartered Engineer accreditation. This is the highest BCS award that undergraduate courses can achieve.

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GCSE: Maths at Grade 4 or C is required, English language or literature at Grade 4 or C is preferred

Alternative qualifications

IB Diploma: 28 points.

Access to HE Diploma: pass with merits in a minimum of 23 credits (including some science or maths) Suitable diplomas include Computing/Science/Maths

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations shown above. Please contact the University’s Admissions Service for individual guidance.

Future prospects

The applications of computers and computing continue to grow in industry, in commerce and in pure and applied research. Our graduates have moved into all these areas for their ﬁrst employment – joining computer manufacturers, software houses and IT departments – while others have undertaken postgraduate study and research. Hull graduates have recently gained employment with, among others, Sony, the BBC, Government Communications Headquarters, Logica, Dell Computers, Fujitsu and News International.

In designing our degree programmes, we aim to provide you with a good theoretical and practical training which will interest potential employers and equip you with the tools to undertake further study.

There are opportunities for graduates to undertake research, leading to an MSc or PhD, or both. Current research interests in the department include dependable systems, intelligent systems, and simulation and visualisation.